Thread: How do those winch-loaded shooters work?
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Unread 19-01-2010, 12:34
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Re: How do those winch-loaded shooters work?
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Originally Posted by ,4lex S. View Post
As in most FRC designs, a plethora of mechanisms are used by teams. In most successful cases, the motor is not moved during a release. My team used a dog gear system to disengage from the gearbox in 08, similar to the AndyMark shifters. I would recommend taking a look at some drawings on AndyMark.biz and figuring them out.

I have also seen gate hinges and... a hood latch... used to release cables with varying success (usually good if you don't dip 'em in paint )
I don't see what a CIM motor can't be engaged and the motor controller switched to Coast while shooting. You would be rotating through a angle of less than (180 degrees * Gear Ratio). The motor will not spin faster than the ~5500 rpm it is rated for and the power generated seems negligible. What else makes these motor attached designs less successful?

Thanks!